North Carolina Museum of Art
Don't miss the stunning new NC Museum of Art! In 2010, this important Southern art institution reopened in a new home - a 65,000 square foot modernist marvel that has gotten rave reviews. The wide ranging collection includes the Southeast's finest collection of Old Master paintings, works by 20th century African American artists and an African art gallery.  Don't miss the Museum Store and and lunch at Iris, the museum's restaurant, while there.
2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh NC
(919) 839-6262 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 45 Minutes

The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
The Nasher, Duke University's art museum, opened in 2005 in a forested section of its campus in a stunning modernist structure designed by Rafael Viñoly. This clever design consists of pavilions encircling an open courtyard. Each of the pavilions houses a specific component of the building program. One is designed as gallery space for the permanent collection; two are for the display of temporary exhibitions; another houses an auditorium for classes and community use; and one contains classrooms, a café and administrative offices.
2001 Campus Drive, Durham NC
(919) 684-5135 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 30 Minutes

Ackland Art Museum
Established in 1958 through the bequest of William Hayes Ackland, this fine arts museum has a broad range of western art ranging from ancient Egyptian to the present. The strong collection of sculptures and paintings from the nineteenth century include works by Rodin, Degas and Delacroix. The modern art collection includes works by such artists as Andy Warhol and James Rosenquist. The museum has sculpture, paintings, photographs, an extensive print collection, and a room furnished with English and American period furniture.
South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill NC
(919) 966-5736 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 15 Minutes

Visual Art Exchange
Over 400 artist/members state nine or more art exhibitions per year to foster the careers of artists of all levels.
325 Blake Street, Raleigh NC
(919) 828-7834 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 40 Minutes

Artspace
A 30,000 square foot community center for the visual and performing arts, Artspace is located in the Old Sanders Ford Building. Galleries and working artist studios are open for sales, tours and demonstrations.
201 East Davie Street, Raleigh NC
(919) 821-2787 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 40 Minutes

PlayMakers Repertory Company
One of the best regional theaters in the country, Playmakers is the professional theater in residence at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Its 55,000 square foot home houses two theaters that explore both the classics and the modern stage.
Chapel Hill, NC
(919) 962-7529 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 15 Minutes

North Carolina Theatre
The only professional, not-for-profit theater in the state, The North Carolina Theatre produces large-scale Broadway musicals with North Carolina and national talent.
1 East South Street, Raleigh NC
(919) 831-6950 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 60 Minutes

North Carolina School Of The Arts
The first state-supported arts school in the nation, the school sponsors as many as 200 public theater, music and dance performances by students, faculty and visiting artists every year. Call the Stevens Center box office for a weekly events update.
200 Waughtown, Winston-Salem NC
(336) 770-3399 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 1 Hour and 30 Minutes

North Carolina Symphony
The state-supported North Carolina Symphony performs hundreds of times a year, and nearly two-thirds of those concerts are free programs for the state’s school children. They symphony offers three concert series a year and features many guest performers.
4361 Lassiter at North Hills Avenue, Raleigh NC
(919) 733-2750 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 40 Minutes

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Arts
This is one of the state’s foremost art collections, located in the former home or James G. Hanes, textiles industrialist. The stately English manor house with its large contemporary wing has over 10,000 feet of exhibit space.
750 Marguerite Drive, Winston-Salem NC
(336) 725-1904 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 1 Hour and 30 Minutes

North Carolina Museum of History
The museum explores the state's past and its people through a variety of exhibits. Special programs feature crafts, music concerts, family events and more. Admission is free.
5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh NC
(919) 807-7900 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 40 minutes

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, one of the largest planetariums in the United States, was the first in the South when it opened its doors in 1949. Located in downtown Chapel Hill on scenic Franklin Street, the planetarium features a 68-foot, domed Star Theater with a Zeiss Model VI Star Projector. The facility also houses a digital video theater, scientific exhibits, classrooms, a visitor's center, art galleries, a rose garden and a massive sundial.
250 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
(919) 962-1236 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 15 minutes

North Carolina State Capitol Building
Built between 1833 and 1840, this National Historic Landmark is one of the best-preserved examples of a civic building in Greek Revival-style architecture. It originally housed the governor's office, cabinet offices, legislative chambers, state library and state geologist's office. Currently, the governor maintains an office on the first floor. The other restored areas of the Capitol are open to the public.
1 East Edenton St., Raleigh NC
(919) 733-4994
Drive Time From Fearrington: 40 minutes

North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
This is a superb place to take children, or explore for yourself! Situated on 78 acres, it has a variety of exhibits featuring dinosaurs, reptiles, live animals, aerospace and a science arcade. You can travel the prehistoric trail, or take a ride on the Ellerbee Creek Railroad through the wildlife area. Located just a few miles from Duke campus.
433 Murray Avenue (Duke Street exit from I-85), Durham NC
(919) 220-5429 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 30 Minutes

Executive Mansion
This fine Victorian-style mansion, home to N.C. governors since 1891, once was described by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as having "the most beautiful governor's residence interior in America." Built from native North Carolina materials, it has been occupied by 26 governors' families.  Artwork by North Carolina artists -- including wooden sculptures by Clyde Jones, and birdbaths by Virginia Bullman -- accents garden areas.
200 North Blount Street, Raleigh NC
(919) 733-3456
Drive Time From Fearrington: 45 Minutes

North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences includes 70,000 square feet of walk-through environments. Four floors of exhibits feature four great whales, the world's only Acrocanthosaurus -- better known as the "Terror of the South" -- and Willo, the dinosaur with a heart! Using a cutting-edge exhibit technique, live animals are included in exhibits throughout the museum. Exhibits look at the natural world through the distinct lens of North Carolina's diverse geography, geology, plants and animals.
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh NC
(919) 733-7450 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 40 Minutes

Mordecai House & Historic Park
One of Raleigh’s most fascinating historic landmarks, Mordecai House is the earliest example of neoclassical architecture in the city. Plantation owner Joel Lane sold the 1,000 acres to the city of Raleigh for its beginnings as the state capital, and his descendants lived in the stately Greek Revival house for nearly 150 years, until it became a historic site in 1930. There are several other buildings in his historic park, including the Andrew Johnson birthplace, the first Raleigh post office, a plantation chapel, and an old law office, all of which were moved from other locations.
1 Mimosa Street (off Old Wake Forest Rd.), Raleigh NC
(919) 857-4364
Drive Time From Fearrington: 50 Minutes

Somerhill Gallery
Somerhill is one of the most prominent galleries in the Southeast. Abstract and representational artwork in all visual disciplines is on display in the gallery's spacious 9,600 square foot setting. White oak floors, fabric walls and over 40 skylights make it an oasis to the sophisticated traveler. Fine art glass and art jewelry created by nationally recognized craftspeople can also be found in the gallery's architecturally significant space. Somerhill Gallery is an art source for the first-time buyer as well as the seasoned collector.
303 South Roxboro Street, Durham NC
(919) 688-8868 - Visit Website
Drive Time From Fearrington: 30 Minutes